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Arkansas Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arkansas, the United States of America in March.

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Planning a journey to Arkansas, the United States of America this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Arkansas in March

Arkansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Arkansas generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Rogers at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in El Dorado at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in El Dorado and 4°C (39°F) in Rogers.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arkansas, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Siloam Springs with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Little Rock with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Little Rock sees around 244 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Arkansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arkansas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Little Rock)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October24°C (75°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arkansas in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arkansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arkansas

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Arkansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Arkansas (March)

Precipitation variation in Arkansas (March)

Little Rock

In March Little Rock generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
244 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Little Rock →

West Memphis

In March West Memphis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
215 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in West Memphis →

Jonesboro

In March Jonesboro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jonesboro →

Blytheville

In March Blytheville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Blytheville →

Forrest City

In March Forrest City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
215 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arkansas in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Little Rock 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
West Memphis 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Jonesboro 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Blytheville 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Forrest City 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Marion 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

Arkansas weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arkansas, the United States of America in March?

In March, Arkansas, the United States of America generally has tolerable weather conditions. Little Rock sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Arkansas, the United States of America in March?

Daytime temperatures in Little Rock peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in March, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Arkansas, the United States of America get a lot of rain in March?

Arkansas, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in March. Little Rock typically averages about 157 mm (6.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Arkansas, the United States of America?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Little Rock, March might be a good time to visit Arkansas, the United States of America. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Arkansas, the United States of America is in April, May and October with generally pleasant weather in Little Rock. On the other hand, the months of July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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